Questions and Answers
What had the Amalekites done to Ziklag while David and his men were away with the Philistine army?
attacked and burned it
What had the Amalekites done to the women and everyone else in Ziklag?
taken them captive and carried them off
Which of David's family members had been taken captive by the Amalekites?
his two wives
What did David's men consider doing to David because of the bitterness they had when their sons and daughters were captured?
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What item did David ask Abiathar the priest to bring him before he inquired of the LORD?
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To whom did David ask the questions, 'Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?'
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What instruction did the LORD give David when he asked if he could overtake the raiding party?
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Why did two hundred of David's six hundred men stay behind at Besor Valley?
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Why had the Egyptian man found by David's men been left in a field by his Amalekite master?
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Under what condition did the Egyptian man found by David's men say he would lead them to the raiding party?
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Why was the raiding party found scattered over the countryside, eating, drinking, and reveling?
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How many Amalekite men escaped on camels when David attacked their raiding party?
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What things were missing when David recovered that which the Amalekites had plundered from Ziklag?
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What did the troublemakers among David's men believe should happen to the men who stayed behind at the Besor Valley?
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How did David say that the share of the plunder going to those who stayed in the Besor Valley with the supplies should compare to those who fought?
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What did David send to the elders of Judah after he reached Ziklag?
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Study Notes
Events in Ziklag
- The Amalekites attacked and burned Ziklag while David and his men were away.
- They captured the women and everyone else in Ziklag, carrying them off as captives.
David's Family and Leadership Challenges
- David's two wives were among those taken captive by the Amalekites.
- David's men, feeling bitter over the loss of their sons and daughters, contemplated stoning him.
Seeking Divine Guidance
- David requested Abiathar the priest to bring the ephod, a priestly garment, before he inquired of the LORD.
- He asked the LORD if he should pursue the raiding party and was given the directive to pursue them.
Pursuit and Challenges
- Two hundred of David's six hundred men stayed behind at the Besor Valley due to exhaustion.
- An Egyptian man, abandoned by his Amalekite master because of illness, was found by David's men.
Strategic Alliances
- The Egyptian agreed to lead David's men to the raiding party on the condition that they would not harm him or return him to his master.
The Amalekites' State
- The raiding party was found scattered, engaging in eating, drinking, and reveling due to their substantial plunder.
Outcome of the Battle
- During the attack, four hundred Amalekite men escaped on camels.
- David successfully recovered all that the Amalekites had plundered from Ziklag, with nothing missing.
Distribution of Plunder
- Some troublemakers among David's men argued that those who stayed behind should not benefit from the recovered spoils.
- David countered that the share of the plunder should be equal for all, regardless of their contributions in the fight.
Tribute to Judah
- After returning to Ziklag, David sent portions of the plunder from the LORD's enemies to the elders of Judah as a gesture of goodwill.
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